Seeds of Hope Books

05/24/2026

In honor of this day, I want to highlight some hopeful research (I hope it is useful for parents & clinicians who work with youth/families):

📍92% of offspring of parents with a psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia) will not develop psychosis themselves

📍 Read that again….92% will NOT develop the illness. That’s good news.

And, the science of prevention has taught us strategies for how kids can manage their risk and build resilience (Part 4 of our book for teens, “I’m not alone: A teen’s guide to living with a parent who has a mental illness or history of trauma,” is all about resilience and prevention: https://www.seedsofhopebooks.com/)

Children fear that which they don't understand. It's important to have factual, ongoing, empowering conversations with these youth!

If you’re interested in the science, the data are from a meta-analysis (Uher et al., 2023) which synthesized data from international research totaling over 3 million offspring of parents with mental illness (can read it here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wps.21147)

Michelle Sherman DeAnne Sherm Institute of Child Psychology Stigma-Free Mental Health Society Our Time

05/08/2026

So grateful for this support. Thank you! ❤️❤️

With DeAnne Sherm and Michelle Sherman

Seeds of Hope Books is a collection of books and workbooks specifically focused on family and loved ones navigating a world dealing with a family member dealing with mental illness, PTSD or other traumas.

The work Dr. Michelle D. Sherman and her mom DeAnne Sherman have put into helping others in the military, first responder, and trauma survivor communities speaks volumes the the content of their character and the good in their souls.

Please please please take advantage of any and all resources but we encourage you to check Seeds of Hope Books out for you or your family! Having multiple former military and retired and active firefighters in their family they are well tuned on what we and our families go through!

LINK TO THEIR WEBSITE IS IN OUR BIO

I for one am glad you’re here! Keep going!

03/30/2026

Living with a parent managing bipolar disorder can be confusing and frightening. On this , we want to let these youth know that WE SEE YOU...and honor your experience. Check out this passage from our book, "I'm not alone: A teen's guide to living with a parent who has a mental illness or history of trauma."

Our website www.SeedsofHopeBooks.com has many free resources for youth, families & professionals! Remember you are not alone!

Michelle Sherman Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA NAMI Minnesota NAMI Ramsey County

02/19/2026

"Why No One Brings a Casserole: Stigma, Shame, and Family Mental Health Support"

Truly enjoyed this conversation with Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal as part of the Hanley Foundation's podcast. Really enjoyed learning about the awesome Children's Program they offer for youth whose parents manage addiction...
As a side note...I long for the day when there's something akin to that for kids whose parents manage other mental illnesses....

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with renowned family psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman, a clinical psych...

02/06/2026

So grateful for this collaboration with my Canadian colleagues....

With insight from Dr. Michelle Sherman’s You Are Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living With a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma, our latest downloadable resource in the Student Mental Health Toolkit explores what it’s like to live with a parent who has a mental illness.

You may experience mixed emotions or feel unsure how to cope or talk to others about what you’re going through. Remember, mental health challenges are not something to be ashamed of. This resource offers support to help you understand your emotions, find support, strengthen your relationship with your parent, and build resilience.

02/04/2026

So enjoyed collaborating with the Canadian-based Stigma-Free Mental Health Society to create this free resource for teens about parental mental illness. Michelle Sherman

Having a parent with a mental illness can bring up a lot of emotions, and you don’t have to face them alone. There’s no shame in mental health challenges. With the right support, you can care for yourself, strengthen your relationship, and build resilience along the way.

Sign up for full access to view our latest downloadable resource from the Student Mental Health Toolkit by Dr. Michelle Sherman, PhD, ABPP.
https://studentmentalhealthtoolkit.com/teens-corner/downloadable-resources/

Seeds of Hope Books

11/29/2025

Great tips on how to support others, especially family caregivers! Shared with permission of CareGivers World

08/31/2025

Grateful to Dr Tania Johnson at the Alberta, Canada-based Institute of Child Psychology, for this podcast/you tube conversation about supporting teens in navigating parental mental illness

Michelle Sherman
https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/helping-teens-navigate-a-parents-mental-health/

08/08/2025

Grateful to Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA for featuring new books by author members, including "Loving someone with a mental illness or history of trauma." Thank you!

Michelle Sherman

New books by ADAA members offer practical, evidence-based strategies to help teens facing racial stress, individuals living with chronic illness, and families supporting loved ones with mental illness or trauma cope, heal, and thrive.

08/06/2025

Upcoming free event, open to all, by psychologist/author Dr. Aaron Brinen on living well with psychosis.

per the description, the session will address: "strategies for enhancing well-being, fostering recovery, and managing symptoms. It will highlight personal experiences, therapeutic approaches, and the importance of hope, identity, and supportive relationships. "

Join us as we welcome Aaron P. Brinen, PsyD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center) for the